People bundled in coats stand in front of shanties in the town of Creede, Colorado, in Mineral County. One of the rectangular, wood-frame buildings has a gable with roofing; the gables of the other buildings are covered with tent material. Stacks of wood are piled in the foreground near piles of boards, debris, and rocks. The snow-covered, steep, rocky hills that surround the town are in the background. Signs "Saloon Israel & Groff" and "Notice This land either belongs to R.H. Sayre who has located it with Valentine Script or to the State of Colorado. In either case you are trespassing and cannot possible gain anything by squatting upon it. The matter will probably be settled in 30 days, at which time you can purchase lots and get a title. For particulars call on J.W. Smith" show.

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"W.H. Jackon, Photograph & Publishing Co., Landscape Photographers, Denver, Colo."--Stamped on back of card.; Formerly F26841.; Photoprint has yellowed and faded, and the card to which it is attached is yellowed.; Title hand-written on front of photoprint.; R7100074903

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